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Category: About adoption
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The importance of a name
Keeping a child’s first name in adoption helps protect their identity and sense of belonging.
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Staying in Touch
Interested in adoption but not sure how contact with birth family can work? We talk about how staying in touch helps everyone involved.
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The importance of therapeutic parenting for adopted children
How to understand the impact of trauma for adopted children, a therapeutic approach to support them and therapeutic parenting principles.
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Transitions: What works and why?
When we talk about transitions in adoption, we mean the period when a child moves from their foster family to their adoptive family, adjusting to new caregivers, a new home, a new school, an unfamiliar area, and a range of new people who will all play a part in their …
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Adopting older children
Adopting an older child is a loving and rewarding journey that, with patience, understanding, and support, builds trust, honours a child’s identity, and creates lasting belonging for the whole family.
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It Takes a Village - The value of a support network for adopters
Choosing to adopt is a brave and life-changing decision. It is a journey filled with hope, joy, anticipation - and at times, uncertainty.
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Adoption Support - It takes a very special village to raise a very special child
"It takes a village to raise a child". We hear this all the time, and while it is true for all parenting, the village raising an adopted child is a unique village - one with trauma and loss, hope and love at its heart. We strive to be part of …
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Adoption - frequently asked questions
Sometimes people who would like to adopt rule themselves out before they’ve even begun their journey. Here, we look at some of the frequently asked questions surrounding adoption and hopefully offer some reassurance about your eligibility for adoption.
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Nate and Caroline - finding the adoption support our family needed
After moving to Buckinghamshire, Nate and Caroline's approached our service for some help supporting their daughter. Here, they share their experience working with us and adoption.
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Managing and planning for change
Change can be especially challenging for adopted children, who may experience anxiety or triggers linked to past disruptions. Here are some ways to support them through transitions
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